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Altus, OK

Altus, OK.

Population: 20,155 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Altus, OK is $112,474 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $208,500 after a median 59 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,002/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, icestorm, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$112,474

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$112,474
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+2.6%
5-year appreciation
+13.7%
10-year appreciation
+40.3%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$120,801
House Price Index (state)
387.2 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$208,500
Median list price
$235,000
Median price per sqft
$117
1-year sale-price change
+15.5%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
71
For-sale inventory
106
Sale-to-list ratio
95.1%
Active listings
65
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
55 days
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,002/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$656/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$820/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,027/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,541/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
ALTUS, NAVAJO
Schools include
ALTUS HS, RIVERS ES, ALTUS PRIMARY SCHOOL, ALTUS JHS, ALTUS ES

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, iceStorm, drought, hail, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · strongWind: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,240
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,270

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
The Flying Cowboy Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Altus Air Force Base (LTS) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
JACKSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-103 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
43.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.1%
Median annual property tax
$976
Mean commute to work
11 min
Households with broadband internet
70.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,831
Average weekly wage
$939
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AltusState medianUS median
Median home value$112,474$184,904$289,727
Median sale price$208,500$213,750$325,000
Median days on market59 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,002/mo$1,318/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$976$830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Altus, OK?
$112,474.
What is the median sale price in Altus, OK?
$208,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Altus, OK?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in Altus, OK?
Typical rent: $1,002/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Altus, OK?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, iceStorm, drought, hail, tornado.
Is Altus, OK in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Altus, OK?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Altus, OK?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Altus, OK?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Altus, OK?
10 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Altus, OK walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Altus, OK?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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